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Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations (3rd Shift)
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations (3rd Shift)GE Appliances • Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations (3rd Shift)

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations (3rd Shift)

GE Appliances • Lafayette, Indiana, USA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At GE Appliances a Haier company we come together to make good things for the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. were powered by creators thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that theres always a better believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore discover and build good things together.

The GE Appliances philosophy backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work invent create do business and serve our communities : we come together we always look for a better way and we create possibilities .

Interested in joining us on our journey

As the Senior Manager Manufacturing Operations (3rd Shift) youll be responsible for the overall operational plan performance and improvement of an entire value stream operation within the manufacturing facility.

Youll develop lead and coach salaried and hourly team members to achieve high performance in the areas of safety quality delivery and cost.

Position

Senior Manager Manufacturing Operations (3rd Shift)

Location

USA LaFayette GA

How Youll Create Possibilities

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS :

  • Oversees manufacturing operations for an entire value stream within a plant.
  • Own and prepare the annual operational plan / playbook for a manufacturing value stream.
  • Responsible for operational performance and improvement of key metrics including safety quality delivery cost and culture.
  • Align area metrics with overall plant goals; organize resources to deliver on these metrics.
  • Lead activities of cross-functional manufacturing team to include responsibility for salaried and hourly team members within the assigned business unit.
  • Direct Reports include Area Leader (AL) Team Leaders (TL) and Indirect : Team Members.
  • Utilize production line boards to collect information on value stream performance issue identification and problem resolution. Ensure information is passed on to the following shift and management. Hold team accountable to maintain and manage the boards.
  • Maintain a good technical knowledge of operations; follow the escalation process to address and respond to abnormalities and recommend corrective action as required.
  • Ensure the Lean manufacturing practices and Escalation Process set forth under the Appliance Production System are followed and adhered to within the value stream manufacturing operations.
  • Manage and track all department metrics and budget. Prepare daily report-out of metrics for production meeting.
  • Establish daily operating rhythm in department. Conduct daily start up meeting with TLs and ALs. Maintain rigor around daily team leader meetings escalation meetings etc.
  • Prepare topics for daily team meetings; ensure team leaders understand and cascade the message appropriately and correctly. Rotate through the team meetings each day.
  • Oversee the deployment of standardized work within the value stream operation. Ensure process stability through following standardized work.
  • Coach and develop Area Leaders and Team Leaders to ensure standardized work is in place and is followed.
  • Ensure adherence to Job Instruction method by reviewing and verifying Job Instruction forms including cross training matrix and Team Leader delivery of four step method to ensure Critical Points and Why are conveyed accurately and effectively.
  • Ensure 5S standards are met for the entire value stream.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT :

  • Live promote and teach the Appliance
  • Production System philosophy and drive continuous improvement within the value
  • stream operation.
  • Lead and promote work team(s) that react aggressively to factory
  • inefficiencies. Drive problem-solving and root cause identification of problems
  • for the entire value stream.
  • Engage all members of cross-functional escalation team to address and
  • resolve problems ex. Area Leaders Team Leaders Kaizen
  • Promotion Office and other Lean resources
  • Continuously identify and work to reduce waste in the area for both short term
  • and long term improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as a second-level responder within the escalation process for
  • problems / issues within the value stream operation.
  • Lead regular meetings to review department issues. Prioritize and assign
  • ownership for open items. Track items to closure and ensure follow-up with
  • key stakeholders.
  • Champion kaizen events within department. Ensure related countermeasures
  • are implemented on manufacturing line(s).
  • Oversee the planning and execution of work area re-balancing utilizing
  • Yamazumi charts.
  • LEADERSHIP :

  • Provide active day-to-day leadership for a highly energized
  • integrated cross-functional manufacturing team.
  • Create goals for each member of the team. Ensure individual career
  • coaching performance feedback employee training and talent development.
  • Participate in the annual performance review process.
  • Lead employee disciplinary investigation and action as appropriate. Partner with HR to conduct timely investigations when necessary. Complete accurate and thorough disciplinary records with supporting documentation.
  • Recruit resources to fill team needs in a timely fashion.
  • Develop and mentor future leaders for the business.
  • Partner with site Human Resources team to ensure fair and consistent administration of all policies work rules and processes.
  • QUALITY :

  • Ensure the products produced within the entire value stream operation
  • are defect-free and produced according to specifications.
  • Ensure Manufacturing Control Plan (MCP) and all quality
  • processes / standards are followed within entire value stream.
  • Monitor manufacturing processes data & reports on a daily basis and drive
  • the resolution or escalation for any defect.
  • Ensure Team Leaders include quality standards in Standardized
  • Work to meet design intent and build in quality.
  • Work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to address and solve
  • production line quality issues (i.e. Team Leader engineering quality).
  • Monitor scrap data / reports to drive resolution of scrap issues and work
  • projects to prevent future scrap.
  • Partner with Plant Quality staff and engineering to drive improvements in key
  • quality metrics including First Pass Yield Overall Yield and Service Call Rate
  • (SCR) metrics.
  • SAFETY :

  • Responsible for the overall safety performance and metrics for the
  • value stream operation.
  • Promote a strong safety-minded culture in the value stream. Maintain an
  • active safety program ensuring the observation of safety precautions and
  • safe work methods by all personnel including behavior-based safety
  • observations safety meetings safety audits and 5S housekeeping standards.
  • Enforce compliance to safety rules and procedures timely accident
  • investigations Safety Contacts and Safe Start participation.
  • Review and sign off on all accident investigations. Ensure they are completed
  • in a timely manner and identify root cause and corrective action to drive
  • required changes.
  • Manage the departments safety action item list including corrective actions
  • from near misses accident reports & ergo assessments.
  • What Youll Bring to Our Team

    Position Requirements :

  • 7 years leadership experience and technical acumen within a manufacturing operation.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach to facilitate meetings to provide constructive feedback and listen actively.
  • Able to identify analyze and resolve problems in multi-functional settings.
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills to coach and lead high involvement work teams.
  • Must have demonstrated skills in achievement of business goals and change implementation.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • BS Engineering (IE ME or EE) or equivalent.
  • 7 years of experience in manufacturing / plant operations.
  • Black Belt / MBB certification with strong knowledge of Lean DMAIC workout and other change mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated accomplishments showing results-driven methodology analytical methods schedule achievement team work.
  • Lean Manufacturing implementation experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication interpersonal and leadership influencing skills.
  • Working Conditions :

  • Working conditions are normal for both an office and manufacturing environment.
  • Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 25 pounds.
  • Working in the manufacturing environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to : safety glasses hearing protection gloves work shoes / boots.
  • Work may require occasional weekend and / or evening work.
  • GE Appliances does not offer sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

    Our Culture

    Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued connected and empowered to contribute while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

    This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that : Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard valued and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging purpose and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce products and practices.

    By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement belonging and connection because while attracting new talent remains a priority retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

    GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual team and organization.

    GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

    GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

    If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply please send an e-mail

    Required Experience :

    Senior Manager

    Key Skills

    General Maintenance,Corporate Risk Management,Ethernet,Front Desk,Insurance,Anesthesia

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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